The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06) vs. BMW M4 Convertible M DKG (18 - 19)
€ 63,800
€ 89,600
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M3 Cabrio is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the M4 Cabrio.
M3 Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
54
70.1
78
54.6
73.6
79.3
70.1 in
Width
73.6 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
54 in
Height
54.6 in
107.5
176.9
110.7
183.9
176.9 in
Length
183.9 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.47 %
General
M3 Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
E46
Generation
F83
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
M3 Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S54
Engine Series
BMW S55
S54-B32
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5550 rpm
M3 Cabrio
338 hp
425 hp
M4 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2350 rpm
M3 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M4 Cabrio
Performance
M3 Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M4 Cabrio
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11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
M4 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
25 mpg
M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
25 mpg
M4 Cabrio
11 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
288 mi
Range
393 mi
M3 Cabrio
288 mi
393 mi
M4 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
257.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
179.9 kWh
M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
179.9 kWh
M4 Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
M3 Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
